Radiocommunications Act 1989

Miscellaneous provisions

Schedule 1: Requirements in relation to radio licences and spectrum licences

You could also call this:

"Rules for Using Radio Licences and Spectrum Licences"

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You need to follow some rules when using radio licences and spectrum licences. You must comply with the International Radio Regulations when transmitting radio waves. This means you have to follow certain rules to avoid interfering with other radio signals. You are not allowed to send false or misleading messages over the radio. This includes sending fake distress signals or calls for help. You must be honest and truthful when communicating over the radio. You also cannot use your radio licence to break other laws. You have to follow all the rules and regulations that apply to your radio licence or spectrum licence, as well as other laws that might apply, such as those found in sections like ss 101 and 111.

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1Requirements in relation to radio licences and spectrum licences Empowered by ss 101, 111

1Compliance with International Radio Regulations

  1. Every person transmitting radio waves must comply with the International Radio Regulations.

2False or misleading communication

  1. No person may—

  2. cause or permit the transmission, under any spectrum licence, radio licence, or exemption by regulations made under this Act from the requirement to obtain a radio licence or spectrum licence, of any radiocommunications of a false, fictitious, or misleading character; or
    1. cause or permit to be transmitted any false or deceptive distress signal or distress call.

      3Breach of other enactment

      1. No person may transmit radio waves under a radio licence, a spectrum licence, or an exemption by regulations made under this Act from the requirement to obtain a radio licence or spectrum licence, in breach of any other enactment.